Gold is trading in the green at the 1,819.93 level at the time of writing. It could approach new highs if the US dollar continues to depreciate versus its rivals. Gold has taken out strong resistance levels, so an upside continuation is in cards.
Surprisingly or not, the US dollar dropped on Friday after the US data dump, even if the figures have come in better than expected. Actually, the US economy reported better than expected data during the previous week. However, the US dollar index was too overbought to be able to resume its growth.
The price of gold has taken advantage of this situation and now it seems strong enough to extend its upward movement. However, the DXY's retreat could only be temporary. The Non-Farm Employment Change was reported at 531K versus 455K expected, while the Unemployment Rate dropped from 4.8% to 4.6%, below 4.7% expected.
Today, Jerome Powell's remarks at an online conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board could bring some volatility.
XAU/USD Strongly Bullish!
Gold registered an aggressive breakout through the confluence area formed at the intersection between the uptrend line and the downtrend line and now it stands above 1,813.84 former high.
As I've told you in my previous analysis, XAU/USD could reach 1,834.04 if it stabilizes above 1,813. In the short term, after its current rally, we cannot exclude a temporary retreat. Gold could come back to test the immediate support levels.
Gold Forecast!
XAU/USD could climb higher if it confirms its breakout above 1,813.84. Testing this level could bring long opportunities. The first upside obstacle is represented by the 1,834.04 level.
A broader upward movement could be confirmed only by a valid breakout through this major resistance.
